Keweenaw Health Foundation

Inspired by You

The Keweenaw Health Foundation was inspired by the people that live here. One of the many great reasons why the Keweenaw is special is how we come together, as a community, when there is a need.

The Keweenaw Health Foundation is a place where patients, family and friends of Aspirus Keweenaw can express gratitude for the excellent care they received.

Giving Back

Medical equipment costs are rising and government mandates are making it more challenging for us to keep costs down for the community.

As a non-profit, Aspirus Keweenaw is committed to giving back to the community. Your contribution to the Keweenaw Health Foundation will help us continue to provide our community with benefit activities like education programs, free health screenings and charity care. They are all part of our commitment to making a difference in the health of our community.

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Events & Fundraisers

2015 Valentine’s Day massaCure Benefit for Cancer Care

The Calumet Copper Kings hockey and Girl’s Basketball teams will be wearing pink jerseys during the 2015 Valentines Mass-a-CURE Benefit for Cancer Care event. The Copper Kings will host the Houghton Gremlins on Monday February 16th, 2015 in basketball at the Calumet High School gym and February 17th, 2015 in hockey at the Calumet Colosseum. Last year’s event took in over $4,000 to help support cancer initiatives and part of the proceeds purchased Ipads for patients to use at Aspirus Keweenaw while receiving treatment.

The Keweenaw Health Foundation, which supports Aspirus Keweenaw and our community, along with sponsor support will help the Kings in their efforts by having a silent auction of the hockey jerseys, t-shirt sales donations buckets at the game. Proceeds from the event will go to the Keweenaw Health Foundation under the restricted cancer fund to support cancer care in the Keweenaw.

Past Events

2013 Valentine’s Day massaCure Benefit for Cancer Care

The Calumet Copper Kings hockey and Girl’s Basketball teams will be wearing pink jerseys during the 2013 Valentine Mass-a-CURE Benefit for Cancer Care event. The Copper Kings will host the Houghton Gremlins in a basketball and hockey doubleheader on Monday, February 11th with the basketball game starting @ 5:45pm at the high school gym with the hockey game to follow @ 7:30pm at the Calumet Colosseum. Last year’s event took in over $5,500.00 to help support cancer initiatives here in the Keweenaw.

The Keweenaw Health Foundation, which supports Aspirus Keweenaw and our community, along with sponsor support will help the Kings in their efforts by having a silent auction of the hockey jerseys during the game. There will also be a team poster for sale of both the hockey and basketball team that the players will be available after the game to sign as well as a limited number of commemorative t-shirts for the event for sale at both venues. Proceeds from the event will go to the Keweenaw Health Foundation under the restricted cancer fund to support cancer care in the Keweenaw.

2012 Valentine’s Day massaCure Benefit for Cancer Care

The Calumet Copper Kings hockey and Girl’s Basketball teams will be wearing pink jerseys during the 2012 Valentine’s Day MassaCURE Benefit for Cancer Care event. The Copper Kings will host the Houghton Gremlins at the Calumet Colosseum on Tuesday, February 14th @ 7pm and the Copper King basketball team will be hosting West Iron Co. at the Calumet High School gym on Thursday, February 16th @ 7:20pm. Last years event took in over $4,100.00 to help support cancer initiatives here in the Keweenaw.

Keweenaw Health Foundation, which supports Aspirus Keweenaw and our communities, along with local businesses will help the Kings in their efforts by having a silent auction of the hockey jerseys during the game as well as silicon event wristbands and team trading card sets for sale that the players will be available after the game to sign. For the basketball game, the wristbands will also be available along with pink mini basketballs commemorating the event available for sale that the players will be available after the game to sign. Proceeds from the event will go to the Keweenaw Health Foundation under the restricted cancer fund to support cancer care and the oncology program through the Keweenaw Cancer and Blood Center at the hospital in Laurium.”

News

Donation to Brody Strong Foundation

Keweenaw Health Foundation Executive Director, Ed Jenich presents a $320 donation to Tanya Etelmaki, founder of the Brody Strong Foundation. The foundation was created by Tanya and Doug Etelmaki in honor of their 4-year old son, Brody, who lost his year long battle with brain cancer. Brody Strong is a non-profit with all proceeds benefiting pediatic brain cancer research at the University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. The funds contributed to Brody Strong were raised through an employee fundraiser at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital.

Donation to Omega House Cancer Care Fund

From left to right, Aspirus Keweenaw Medical Director Dr. Michael Luoma and Keweenaw Health Foundation Executive Director Ed Jenich present a $5,000 donation to Omega House Director of Community and Donor Relations, Ray Weglarz, RN, and Guy St. Germain, treasurer of the Omega House Board of Directors. The donation was given on behalf of the Keweenaw Health Foundation in support of the Omega House Cancer Care Fund.

Donation to The Drill Shop

Keweenaw Health Foundation (KHF) Executive Director Ed Jenich presents a $2000 donation to Drill Shop Project Organizer Gary Lassila, to help with efforts in transforming the building into a year-round activity center. The Drill Shop was built by the Calumet & Hecla Mining Company tomanufacture drill equipment for the copper mines. In 2005, the Copper Country Curling Club moved in and installed two curling rinks. The project will develop the unused part of the building for other community activities.

Donation to Glitter In Gold

Aspirus Keweenaw Marketing Logistics Coordinator Jenn Jenich-Laplander presents a $320 donation, on behalf of the Keweenaw Health Foundation, to Glitter In Gold founder Royale Walter. Royale and Ryan Walter established the local non-profit in 2014 to honor their daughter Mchalie, who was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Glitter in Gold is raising awareness and funding for childhood cancer. The donation funds were raised through an employee fundraiser at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital.

Copperman Donation

Keweenaw Health Foundation is helping to make the holiday season a little bright by contributing to a Christmas lights display in Grant Township Park in Copper Harbor. Keweenaw Health Foundation Executive Director Ed Jenich presents Don Kilpela Sr. with a $500 donation during the 24th annual Copperman Triathlon and Duathlon in Copper Harobor. The donation was made to benefit his son Don Kilpela Jr. who puts up a special Christmas lights display annually in the park near the community building.

Donation to K-Snag and Because of Mandy.

Aspirus Keweenaw Marketing Logistics Coordinator Jenn Jenich presents a 390.50 donation to K-Snag volunteer Gail Smith on behalf of the Keweenaw Health Foundation. The money collected through a Keweenaw staff fundraiser. We’re proud to support all the wonderful things you do.

Aspirus Keweenaw Marketing Logistics Coordinator Jenn Jenich presents a 390.50 donation to Because of Mandy founder Aimee Ryding on behalf of the Keweenaw Health Foundation. The money was collected through an Aspirus Keweenaw staff fundraiser. We’re proud to support all the wonderful things you do!

2015 Mass-a-cure

Calumet High School's Varsity Girls Basketball and Varsity Boys Hockey teams donned pink jerseys Feb. 16 and 17 in support of the 5th annual Mass-A-Cure benefit for cancer care. Mass-A-Cure is a fundraiser that links Calumet High School athletes and marketing class students to Aspirus Keweenaw and local businesses to help bring extra comfort to oncology patients during their care. Proceeds from the games benefit Keweenaw Health Foundation's Cancer Care fund, and are allocated to purchase patient comfort items. This year, funds benefitted the purchase of warming blankets to provide warmth and comfort to chemotherapy patients.

Donate Now

The Keweenaw Health Foundation currently does not accept online donations. To make a charitable, please choose the appropriate option below and print the form to be completed and mailed to us.

Donation Options

Standard Donation (print donation form) - Make a charitable donation to a specific need at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital. If your donation is at one of several different levels, you can become a member of the Copper Ingot Society and have your name placed on a donor wall. Click here for more information on the Copper Ingot Society.

Recognize an Aspirus Hero (print donation form) - Now there's a way you can thank those who made your excellent hospital, clinic and specialty care possible: the Aspirus Hero program. You can name an Aspirus Hero by making a charitable gift of any size to support health and health services in our community. Your tax-deductible gift is directed to programs, education and research initiatives in hospice, trauma, pediatrics, cardiac, cancer, women’s health and other health services.

When you make your gift, your Aspirus Hero is notified and receives a custom made Aspirus Hero lapel pin to wear as a symbol of your appreciation.